11 - 14 May 2009, London, UK REGISTER NOW
Overview
DM Consulting's Basic Dry Dock Training is a 4-day course that covers the fundamentals and calculations of dry docking.
The course begins with the basics and safety concerns, and progresses through all phases of dry docking: preparation, docking, lay period, and undocking. The course ends with a discussion of Accidents and Incidents.
It's designed to be relevant to Dock Masters, Docking Officers, Engineers, Naval Architects, Port Engineers and others involved in the dry docking of ships and vessels. The course is presented through classroom lectures, student participation in projects and practical application exercises. The course addresses the deck plate level of practical operation needed by the dock operator and the universally accepted mathematical calculations required to carry out operations in accordance with established sound engineering practices.
Content
Topics to be covered include:
Basic dry docking community terminology
Calculations
Safe dry docking procedures
Lay period
Undocking evolutions
Docking Plans
Docking and undocking conferences
Hull boards
Vessel stability
Incidents/accidents
Click here to download the Programme for the course (pdf file)
About the Course Leader
Joe Stiglich is a retired Naval Officer, qualified NAVSEA Docking Officer and holds a Masters Degree from MIT in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.
Responsible for over 250 safe docking and undocking operations. He currently runs a series of conference and training courses for personnel involved in all phases of the drydocking industry and acts as a consultant for ship repair companies.
Programme and Registration form 
To download the Basic Dry Dock programme and registration form please click here
Or, please get in touch with the conference organiser:
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7235 4622, email:
Please note that there are a limited number of places available on this course and any registrations made will be treated on a first come, first served basis
Venue and accommodation
This course is being held at RINA headquarters (10 Upper Belgrave street, London, SW1X 8BQ). Please click here to download the RINA map.
If you would to book any accommodation then please contact our hotel reservation agent, The Corporate Team, who in conjunction with RINA have arranged special rates:
Tel: 44 (0) 20 7592 3050 Fax: 44 (0) 20 7828 6439 E-Mail:
Or please, click here for the hotel information form (please note that these prices are for 2008 and so are likely to change for 2009)
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